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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
6
A Christmas column urges early shopping to avoid last minute rush and clerk fatigue. It notes the four days before Christmas bring feverish activity and crowding, stressing planned purchases for a wiser selection and better enjoyment of the season.
Vernon High School students present a two act comic minstrel show in the school auditorium. The Vernon Minstrels lead the evening with songs, dialogue, impersonations, and rapid fire repartee aided by the school chorus and an enlarged orchestra. Proceeds fund musical equipment for the school. Everyone is invited.
Goldfield Co-op Creamery announces a Renwick cash station opening on Wednesday December 5 at Hawkeye Oil Station. Patrons are invited to join, with cream accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays and weeklong service extended to Renwick, plus a substantial bonus during opening week.
Town Council held its regular December 1924 session. Minutes from the November meeting were read and approved. Numerous bills to various firms and individuals were presented, including payments to G N Welty Co, Tyler Co, J D Adams Co, Downing Electric Co, and American Express Co, among others. The council moved to transfer 815 from the Band fund to the Renwick Band, ordered the bills listed be allowed by the finance committee, and voted to adjourn. Clerk Frita Britt signed.
An old narrative recounts a hired van chap who proved inefficient and haughty. He disliked grass cutting, preferring Mother Goose readings, and faced dismissal after clashes with his employer. Subsequent workers took over as the yard work continued.
Superintendent Cy Messer was in a serious auto mishap while driving alone on an excellent road. The car left the ditch tearing the windshield and top, pinning him momentarily before he escaped and sought help. He offered no clear explanation, the Republican notes he was deep in thought as the vehicle veered and a quip about ducks is attributed to him.
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